With three games left to play points are at a premium, and after losing in contentious fashion Canberra remain in seventh place.

After keeping Glory’s fearsome strike force of Kerr, Rachel Hill and Alyssa Mautz at bay for the majority of the game on Thursday night, the penalty call and subsequent Kerr goal in the 84th minute was a sickening blow to the visitors.

With five points separating Canberra from Brisbane Roar in fourth place, Garriock says the fight to make the finals is now over.

With three points in the bag and top spot on the W-League table, Despotovski says without the penalty decision late in the game, it was unlikely either side would have come out on top in what was a close encounter.

“I think it was quite an even game,” he said.

“It was probably something like a penalty or free kick that would win this game.

“I’m pleased we are on the winning side, but overall it was an even match.”